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Prince George's County

MD · Pop. 955,584 · Urban County

25/100Homestead Score

Prince George's County, Maryland covers 483 square miles with a population of 955,584 and a density of 1978.4 people per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on soybeans, hay, wheat. The median home price is $404,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.15%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 194-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.6°F and average winter lows of 25.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 43.2 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Um Capital Region Medical Center is 5.1 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.5% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 1.15%
Growing Season: 194 days
Broadband: 99.5%
Density: 1978.4/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 194-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • Broadband reaches 99.5% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Um Capital Region Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 5.1 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • A low poverty rate of 10.2% signals a relatively stable local economy.

Cons

  • Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
  • Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
  • Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
  • A median home price of $404,000 raises the cost of entry relative to more affordable rural markets.
  • The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.

At a glance

Prince George's County, MD is a challenging place to homestead on the data.

Homestead score
25/100
Median home price
$404k
Property tax
1.15%
Growing season
194 days (zone 7b)
Annual rainfall
43.2"
Broadband
99.5%
Nearest hospital
Um Capital Region Medical Center, 5.1 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.15%
Median Household Income$100,708
Poverty Rate10.2%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$404K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7b
Growing Season194 days
Annual Rainfall43.2 inches
Avg Summer High85.6°F
Avg Winter Low25.9°F
Top CropsSoybeans, Hay, Wheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought9/10
Wildfire5/10
Tornado10/10
Flood10/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalUm Capital Region Medical Center (5.1 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage99.5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%
Ag EconomyWeak

Homesteading in Prince George's County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Prince George's County?
Prince George's County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 194-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.6°F, and average winter lows of 25.9°F. The established crops are soybeans, hay, wheat.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $404,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.15%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 99.5% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Um Capital Region Medical Center is 5.1 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 6 hospitals in the county.

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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.